Project Manager – Construction / Epc Projects Jhb

Jobs 4 All; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs 4 All is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale construction and EPC projects in Johannesburg. The role covers planning, mobilisation, execution, commissioning and handover across electrical infrastructure, substations, renewables or BESS domains.

The candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical infrastructure, substations, renewable energy or BESS preferred.
• Strong planning and budgeting skills.
• Risk management and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage priorities.
• Willingness to undertake site-based work and travel between Johannesburg sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from planning and mobilisation through execution, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and monitor project plans, budgets, milestones and resource requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions to address delays or cost overruns.
• Manage scope changes and maintain accurate project records and reporting.
• Oversee compliance with contractual, health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Lead progress meetings and coordinate project close-out and handover documentation.

Skills

Project management

Construction

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Site management

Job description

Project Manager – Construction / EPC Projects

Location: Johannesburg office and project sites

Contract: 6- 12-month contract

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale construction / Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. Experience within electrical infrastructure, substations, renewable energy or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is preferred. The successful candidate will coordinate project teams and stakeholders to deliver projects within agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from planning and mobilisation through execution, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and monitor project plans, budgets, milestones and resource requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions to address delays or cost overruns.
• Manage scope changes and maintain accurate project records and reporting.
• Oversee compliance with contractual, health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Lead progress meetings and coordinate project close-out and handover documentation.

Candidate requirements

• Experience within electrical, substation, renewable energy or BESS projects would be advantageous.
• Strong planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and competing project priorities.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to undertake site-based work and travel between the Johannesburg office and project locations.